

ALNEER SEED COMPANY—ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 19 




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Culture: For extra early use, seed may be sown in 
hotbed. For open ground culture, sow in spring as soon 
as ground can be worked, in rows not less than 1 foot 
apart, planting % inch deep. Sow every ‘2 weeks for 
succession. 
Alneer’s New Fourteen-Day Ey 
Radish is of extremely quick growth, maturing in about 
two weeks under favorable conditions; the leaves are 
very short, which renders them particularly adapted 
for forcing under glass; they are of superior flavor, 
being crisp and tender, and in color they are a fresh, 
deep carmine red, very attractive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 
Ib. 50c; 1% lb. 85c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid. 
25 days. Choice early variety that is a 
Sparkler superior strain of the old Scarlet Turnip 
White Tip. Small round roots, 1% in. in diameter, with 
bright scarlet top, a clear white base, and small slender 
tap-root. The juicy flesh is pure white and of an agree- 
able snappy flavor. A very attractive radish for bunch- 
ing or market; an excellent variety for the home gar- 
den, greenhouse and spring frame forcing. Fine contrast 
to the all-red varieties especially in market. Always 
attracts attention. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 45c; YY Ib. 
75c; lb. $1.10. 
: . 28 days. Skin is pure white, thin 
White Icicle and tender; flesh is icy white, 
crisp, juicy, perfectly mild and of a delightfully sweet 
flavor with just enough pungency to appeal to the appe- 
tite. Remains solid, being fully as good when 1 in. 
across as when only % in. The roots grow 5 in. in 
length and are the shape of an icicle, straight and free 
from side roots. Splendid for either spring or fall use 
whether for home or market. Thorough and deep soil 
preparation is advisable to secure well-formed, uniform 
roots. It is suited for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 
45c; 2 lb. 75c; Ib. $1.10. 



























































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Forcing. This is one of the finest red forcing turnip 
radishes ever introduced, has a very small short top, 
color a brilliant carmine, crisp, solid, tender and of fine 
flavor. It is alike valuable for forcing under glass or 
outdoor planting early in the spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
VY, Ib. 45c; ¥% Ib. 75c; Ib. $1.10, postpaid. 
“ 1 This radish is more than dou- 
Crimson Giant ble the size of other forcing 
varieties. It is very early notwithstanding its size. Color 
crimson, flesh pure white. Fine for outdoors and forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 45c; 1% Ib. 
75c; lb. $1.10, postpaid. 
7 9 24 days. Olive-shaped, bright scarlet radishes, 1 in. in diame- 
Vick S Scarlet Globe ter. It is crisp and tasty, with fine white flesh and a medium- 
size top; right for bunching. Good for forcing and does equally well outdoors for the market or 
home garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 Ib. 45c; Yo Ib. 75c; Ib. $1.10. 

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23 days. Oblong or deep olive shape, 1%4 in. long and % in. wide. 
French Breakfast Bright rose-scarlet skin, shading to clear white in the lower por- 
tion. The flesh is white, firm, and crisp; juicy, mildly pungent and tender. A quick grower and 
exceedingly popular for home or market as well as for forcing. Tops are very short, with rad- 
ishes he sie partly above the ground. Excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 45c; VY lb. 
75c3 - $1.10. 
SUMMER RADISHES 



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WINTER RADISHES 
bs M4 New Celestial.) A large stump- 
Mammoth White Chinese Draate radish with white skin 
h. Can be sown from May 1 to August 15 and will keep all winter 
egaenie condition. A fine and very good sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Y4 Ib. 
70c; Yo Ib. $1.10; Ib. $1.75. 
China Rose Winter 
$1.10; Ib. $1.75. 
Long Black Spanis 
_ $1.10; Ib. $1.75. 
Bright Rose color, flesh firm for winter 
use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4% Ib. 70c; ¥% Ib. 
h’ One of the hardiest and best for winter 
use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 70c; ¥% lb. 
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30 days. The very best long, brit- 
Long Scarlet Short Top tle, red radish, almost 6 in. in 
length, and matures in about 4 weeks. Skin is an attractive bright scarlet- 
red; the tender flesh is icy white and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
25c; 4 lb. 60c; YY Ib. 90c; Ib. $1.25. 
_ 40 days. Roots are mildly pungent: 4% to 
White Strassburg 5 in. long and 2 in. in diameter. Skin and 
flesh are white. Crisp, tender and of an icy texture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
YY, Ib. 6Oc; ¥% Ib. 90c; Ib. $1.25. 
Chartier 88 days. A splendid variety 7 to 8 inches long of bright 
: searlet color with a white tip. Firm crisp white flesh of 
appetizing flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.25. 
